LUXURY CARIBBEAN VILLAS & RESORT HOLIDAYS

Antigua is a microcosmic Caribbean paradise where the pace of life is slow and crystal clear water meets a meandering, largely deserted white sand coast. Favoured by sailing enthusiasts thanks to its many harbours and marinas, the island is peppered with fantastic hotels and luxury villas from Galley Bay Heights in the North West to Falmouth and English Harbour in the South East.

St Barths, formerly known as Saint Barthélemy, is probably the Caribbean's most sophisticated island. A Swedish colony from 1784 to 1878, it has been under French administration ever since. A beautiful volcanic outcrop in the Leeward Island group, it is renowned for its pristine beaches and isolated coves, and has long been known as a playground of the rich and famous.

It was Lord Glenconner who had the big idea: to turn Mustique, a private island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, into a place for only the truly discerning (including a couple of rock stars and British royalty whom he counted among his friends). And so he began to build, preserving the island's nine perfect beaches for this small coterie to enjoy. 

With its quaint old-world Britishness combined with glitz and glamour, Barbados is unlike any other island in the Caribbean. Along its west coast St. James is popular with the island’s socialites with its trendy shops and bustling restaurants, while the east coast is wild and untamed. From the aristocratic Sandy Lane to the discreet hideaway of Little Good Harbour, Barbados offers excellent resorts, stunning beaches and incredible nightlife.

One of the Caribbean's most verdant and mountainous islands, St Lucia is nature at its most spectacular boasting stunning beaches, rain-forested valleys and the dramatic twin peaks of the Pitons. Whether you're feeling romantic or want to spend some time with your family, nowhere in the Caribbean surpasses it for its all-round appeal.

Dominica prides itself on being “the best kept secret” in the Caribbean, and we couldn’t agree more. Just a one-hour flight from Barbados takes you to another world – one of volcanic peaks and bubbling lakes, tumbling waterfalls and eco-friendly hideaways. This wild, natural beauty lends itself to outdoor adventures, but the glorious relaxation on sun-drenched beaches and blissful snorkelling more commonly associated with a Caribbean getaway can still be found. Making the journey to Dominica is well worth the effort.

Thanks to the world's third largest coral system Turks and Caicos has some of the most beautiful beaches to be found anywhere on earth. The archipelago comprises of forty low-lying, mostly undeveloped islands that lie south of its more glitzy neighbour, The Bahamas. It is a private and discreet destination, where you can relax in the sanctuary of your luxury resort, be pampered in exquisite spas and enjoy the crystal-clear sea either above, or below the water.